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The Braun Series 5 electric shaver offers an excellent shave in problem areas, featuring the patented ActiveLift middle trimmer, the unique OptiFoil and the Contour Adaptive Shaving Head. The Series 5 combines ergonomic Braun design with highest Braun quality. In addition, enjoy the convenience of Braun‘s Clean & Renew system, which will clean, charge, and lubricate your shaver at the touch of a button.

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Braun Series 5 - 590cc

The Braun 590cc, the most advanced shaver from the Braun Series 5 line, is engineered to perform in even the most problematic areas. This shaver features technologies like the patented ActiveLift middle trimmer for added comfort and control. Then, for added convenience after the shave, the Braun Clean & Renew System automatically cleans, charges, and lubricates your shaver at the touch of a button. Finally, advanced shaving comfort made simple.

Braun. Designed to make a difference.

AT A GLANCE

Capture flat-lying hair with patented ActiveLift, even in problem areas like the neck

Get perfect closeness that lasts longer with OptiFoil, our most advanced foil shaver

Automatically clean, charge, and lubricate your shave with the Clean & Renew System

Braun Clean & Renew System Automatically clean, charge, lubricate and dry your shaver at the touch of a button. Replaceable cartridges slide into the base of the Clean & Renew system, cleaning the blades after every shave, and extending both the life and comfort of the shaver.

Product FAQs

What's the difference between foil shavers and rotary shavers? Rotary shavers are designed to work with cyclical movements; Braun foil shavers are designed to work with efficient sideways movements on the skin, giving perfect control and precision. The foils protect the skin from irritation and are specifically designed to deliver the most thorough and comfortable shave from Braun.

What are the differences among the Series 5 models? Beyond the shaving technologies and the Clean & Renew system featured in the Braun 550cc, the Braun Series 5 590cc model adds the most advanced display among Braun Series 5 electric shavers for men. Its four-stage LED display offers detailed updates on the status of the charging battery and the hygiene of the shaver itself. In addition, unlike the 550cc's black casing, the 590cc is packaged in an elegant Noble Metal color.

Why would I need a Clean & Renew System when I can clean my Braun Series 5 shaver under tap water? It is more hygienic to do so. And, at the touch of the button with your Clean & Renew system, your shaver is automatically cleaned, charged, and lubricated for added convenience.

I already have a Clean & Renew System from my previous Braun shaver (Pulsonic or Synchro). Can I use it with the new Series 5 shaver? No, the Braun Series 5 Clean & Renew System is the latest model from the Braun Clean & Renew System line and cannot be used with previous models.

How often do I need to exchange the Clean & Renew System refill cartridge? It is recommended that you change your Clean & Renew refill cartridge at least once every two months or when the Clean & Renew system notifies you that the cleaning solution is ready to be changed. This will vary depending on how often the system is in use.

Do you have any recommendations for how to shave with an electric foil shaver? We recommend that you shave before taking a shower. After a few days without shaving (for example, the first shave after the weekend), you should trim your stubble before you shave. Stretch the skin and shave against the direction of beard growth. Hold the shaver at a right angle (90°) to your skin. Maintain even pressure to achieve the most thorough and comfortable shave from Braun.

How often do I need to change the shaver head? We recommend replacing all cutter parts every 18 months. In order maintain optimal performance, we included a replacement part indicator in the display to ensure that you'll know when to exchange the cutter parts.

Does the battery have a memory effect, as can occur with cell phones or laptops? No, the Braun Series 5 electric shavers for men use a Li-Ion battery that has no memory effect. You can recharge it whenever you want, and it has a low self-discharge rate (vs. NiMh batteries). Li-Ion batteries are the most powerful and longest-lasting batteries available for Braun electric shavers.

Important information

Safety Warning

Your shaving system is provided with a special cord set, which has an integrated Safety Extra Low Voltage power supply. Do not exchange or tamper with any part of it, otherwise there is risk of electric shock. This appliance is no intended for use by children or persons with reduced physical or mental capabilities, unless they are given supervision by a person responsible for their safety. In general, we recommend that you keep the appliance out of reach of children. Flammable. Contents may catch fire. Do not smoke. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Keep away from flames such as a pilot light, and any object that sparks, such as an electric motor. Keep locked up. Keep out of reach of children.

Directions

Tips for the perfect shave: For the best results, Braun recommends you follow 3 simple steps: 1. Always shave before washing your face. 2. At all times, hold the shaver at right angles (90 degree) to your skin. 3. Stretch your skin and shave against the direction of your beard growth.

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It took me awhile to decide on this Braun after all I've never paid this much for a shaver. However, I had a problem getting parts for my old Remington so decided to bite the bullet. The unit arrived nicely boxed with a semi-hard black zippered travel case which is not mentioned in the literature. It uses the same power cord for rechargeable and corded operation. The shaver feels comfortable and solid in the hand and looks nice. I like the trimmer and flexible head. I find setting the sensitivity of the head to medium works best especially in the neck area. When not in use, the shaver sits in the cleaning station which also acts as a charger. At night, the cleaning station gives off a small blue light which is nice should you have to find the unit without turning on the lights. I've had the unit a few weeks and so far, I love it.

Why? Because it's quiet (compared to my old Remington), and gives me smooth, dry close shaves. For my face and skin, it's pretty close to a razor. The head and cutter is washable under running water and if that's not enough, you can use the Clean & Renew System. Since I've only had my unit for a few weeks, I didn't see the need to give it a bath so soon. I'll do what others suggest and do it periodically. Besides, I didn't want to open the sealed cartridge filled with cleaning solution for fear I would spill it and have to buy more refill cartridges.

Things I didn't like were that it was relatively expensive and the cleaning station base footprint was large. The shaver sits head down in the base unit so the bottom of the shaver is 8 3/4" above the counter. But if you don't mind charging it with the A/C cord, you can put the base unit away for another day when cleaning is needed.

I decided against the Braun Series 7 Pulsonic because I didn't see how 10,000 micro vibrations would help with a smoother closer shave. Besides, my Sonicare toothbrush vibrates and I can see the logic there. I'll just hold the shaver looser and let it vibrate by itself. I picked this unit over the Series 5 570 because as far as I could tell, the only difference were the LED lights. The cost between both units was minimal so I opted for extra LED lights. I'm sure I would be just as happy with the other unit.

SEPT 2009 UPDATE:I've had this unit now for about 6 months and I am still very satisfied with it. I love the flexible shaver head and the ability to adjust the sensitivity. It makes for a comfortable shave in all the right places.

One of the early concerns I had before purchasing the unit was the added cost of cleaning the unit using the Clean&Renew Station and cleaning solution as often as Braun recommends. This is what I've discovered.

The User Guide recommends cleaning the unit after each shave or when the yellow LED light comes on. I physically clean the shaver foil and cutter block once a week, sometimes every other week when lazy. Very easy. The yellow "time to clean" light never came on so after a month, I cleaned the shaver anyway. So far, I've only cleaned the unit 3 times and only because I thought it was time to clean. Now to prevent the cleaning solution from evaporating or spilling, I remove the cleaning cartridge after each use and replace the plastic cover and store the cartridge under the counter. So far for me, purchasing more cleaning kits has not been costly since I'm still using the original cleaning cartridge.

Bought this model 12/30/2014. It works like any other foil shaver except for one thing. For me, if I go 1.5 days or longer without shaving this unit tends to snag my whiskers making for an annoying start in the morning. If you shave everyday you'll probably be fine with average beard growth. The only difference I can see with this unit and all of my older units is this one has a horizontal, oscillating cutter tucked in between the two foil heads. Maybe this is what is doing the snagging. If you shave v-e-r-y slowly you can minimize the snagging or pain when it does. So, just my experience with this unit. As for all the working parts, including the charger stand and cleaning system, they still work. Sometimes I have to keep pressing the start button to actually start the cleaning process but it eventually does go.

I bought this item in June 2014 after had great luck with my last 2 Braun razors which lasted 5 and 7 years respectively. This model never had the battery life of my 7 year old model 8585. From June to November the battery life deteriorated to the point where it will not hold a charge long enough to complete 1 complete shave - it only functions as a corded razor at this point, but I was well past my 60-day Amazon return so I'll have to see what the manufacturer can do. In hind sight I should have returned it immediately, but in the beginning it was lasting long enough for a weeks worth of shaves (my 7 year old 8585 model still holds its charge for 2 weeks at a time). I expect much better from a $150 razor and this brand.

*edit* After reaching out to Amazon support - they're replacing the entire package. I'm told this problem isn't typical of the razor and that I just got a bad one. I'll update this review again later based on how the new razor performs, but at least Amazon handled the issue quickly.

I have a 10-year old Braun 7526 that's still going strong. I 'attempted' to replace it with a newer model. Lets just say they don't make 'em like they used to. These new Series 5 and Series 7 shavers don't hold a candle to my old 7526. I bought a Braun Series 7-760cc Pulsonic Shaver System, Black and Silver and sent it back. Then I tried this one and ended up sending it back too. The shave from both sucked! I had to go over the same spots multiple times and it still wasn't as close as my 7526. The shavers are bulky and these new pivoting heads actually make it harder to get a close shave. Or, maybe my neck is just stupid.

Braun has gone down hill for sure. Such a shame, because I really liked them. I guess I'll just use my 7526 until it dies.

I had a Braun shaver for YEARS... loved it. But I had dropped it a few times, the battery was not holding a charge much anymore, and it was just older Braun technology. It was similar to this but was the VERY first generation "cleaning" system. Needless to say, it was time to replace it.

At first I bought a competitors three-circle-wheel style razor. And I wanted to love it-- but the shave wasn't as close even after using it 3-4 weeks. I couldn't control the three wheels as accurately as my Braun prior, and overall felt the quality of the shave just wasn't as good. I had to go over sections over and over, and it took me 2x as long as it should have. Overall I realized I wanted a foil style, and Braun seemed the best.

Came back to Braun, got this unit, and haven't looked back since. I love the foil style for accuracy (I have a goatee usually, so I want to get close to it with control and accuracy) The unit runs cooler than my prior unit, so that is nice. The battery holds a great charge. And right from the start it got a nice, close shave without irritating my skin. I would definitely buy this unit again-- and would recommend it to friends!